Rangapara - Kalna - I, Purba Bardhaman

Rangapara is a village situated in the Kalna - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Kalna. Hatkalna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangapara is 320481. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.3 hectares and falls under the 713409 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Rangapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rangapara

According to the 2011 Census, Rangapara village had a total population of 3,435 people, including 1,747 males and 1,688 females, living in 774 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.59%, with male literacy at 89.74% and female literacy at 77.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rangapara

Rangapara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Rangapara

Rangapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghnapara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Rangapara is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rangapara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rangapara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Rangapara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rangapara village are given below:

FAQs about Rangapara